Assist Prof Dr. Oktay Aksu | Remote Sensing | Best Researcher Award

Assist Prof Dr. Oktay Aksu | Remote Sensing | Best Researcher Award

Oktay Aksu at Istanbul Okan University, Turkey

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Academic Background

Assist Prof Dr. Oktay Aksu is a seasoned expert in Geodesy, Photogrammetry, and Remote Sensing, with extensive experience in both academia and industry. His career spans over four decades, including significant roles in international projects and academic institutions.

Education

Assist Prof Dr. Oktay Aksu holds a Bachelor’s degree in Mapping from MSB Harita Genel Komutanlığı Harita Yüksekokulu (1983), an MSc in Geodesy & Photogrammetry from Istanbul Technical University (1998), and a PhD in Geodesy & Photogrammetry from Istanbul Technical University (2002). His theses focused on aerial triangulation methods and spatial changes due to liquefaction and fault movements.

💼 Professional Experience

Assist Prof Dr. Aksu has served as an Assistant Professor at Okan University since 2014, following a role as a Lecturer there. His professional background includes roles as an Advisor and Project Manager for Pasco Corporation in Indonesia and Saudi Arabia, respectively. Additionally, he has held positions as a Lecturer at MSB Harita Yüksekokulu and as an Engineer Officer at the General Command of Mapping.

🔬 Research Interests

Assist Prof Dr. Aksu’s research interests include Photogrammetry, Remote Sensing, and Geographic Information Systems. His work emphasizes innovations in aerial triangulation and spatial analysis methods, and he has a significant track record in managing and contributing to large-scale mapping projects both domestically and internationally.

Publications

SHAP-Driven Explainable Artificial Intelligence Framework for Wildfire Susceptibility Mapping Using MODIS Active Fire Pixels: An In-Depth Interpretation of Contributing Factors in Izmir, Türkiye
  • Authors: Muzaffer Can Iban, Oktay Aksu
  • Journal: Remote Sensing
  • Year: 2024
İstanbul’da Kentsel Dönüşüm Proje Alanları İçin Rezerv Alan Tespiti
  • Authors: Ayşe Buse Ciliz, Oktay Aksu
  • Journal: Türkiye Arazi Yönetimi Dergisi
  • Year: 2023
Valuation Mapping of Rural Areas in Central Turkey: A Model Proposal Case Study
  • Authors: Oktay Aksu, Agne Karlikanovaite Balikci, Mustafa Kurt
  • Journal: Preprint
  • Year: 2023
A Model for Big Spatial Rural Data Infrastructure in Turkey: Sensor-Driven and Integrative Approach
  • Authors: Muzaffer Can Iban, Oktay Aksu
  • Journal: Land Use Policy
  • Year: 2020
Considerations on the Land Management System Approach in Turkey by the Experiences of a Case Study
  • Authors: Oktay Aksu, Muzaffer Can Iban
  • Journal: Survey Review
  • Year: 2019